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How to get fromArlington Heights to Michigan State Universityby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Michigan State University by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 21m
    $75–151

  2. Drive 243.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Michigan State Universitycar car 243.5 mi
    4h 18m
    $45–65

  3. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    6h 26m
    $85–121

  4. Train, fly to Capital Region International Airport, line 01 bus

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from CATA Trans Center to EBD Gr. River Ave past Division Stbus bus
    4h 34m
    $75–484

  5. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus 1483
    8h 53m
    $50–89

  6. Fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    2. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    5h 28m
    $90–359

Arlington Heights to Michigan State University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station once a week. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 4h.

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